Genetic control of quality melon traits.
Genetic control of quality melon traits.
Author(s): DANTAS, A. C. de A.; RICARTE, A. de O.; COSTA, J. M. da; ANTONIO, R. P.; TOMAZ, F. L. de S.; NUNES, G. H. de S.
Summary: This research studied the genetic control of the traits related to melon fruit quality. The F1, F2, BC1, BC2 generations from the OL x A-16 and OL x PV crossings were evaluated in two separate trials conducted in randomized blocks with three replications. The evaluated traits were: average fruit weight, shape index, pulp thickness, pulp firmness, soluble solids content and cracking rate. The analyses were accomplished through a classic study of generations involving mixed models. The parameters on heritability and number of loci controlling the traits were evaluated in a broad and narrow sense. The inheritance of the evaluated traits is complex, presenting one gene of greater effect and polygenes with additive and dominant effects.
Publication year: 2023
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Semi-arid Region
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